We set out the key clauses within the Sentencing Bill, laid before Parliament on 2 September. These include a new progression model, a presumption against short sentences and changes to community orders.

Ahead of the imminent introduction of the Sentencing Bill to Parliament, we have facilitated extensive voluntary sector engagement with officials to discuss the implementation of many of the Sentencing Review's recommendations. This blog provides key lines from that engagement, as well as covering core aspects of the Sentencing Review and next steps.

The Civil Society Covenant is a newly established set of principles introduced by the Government, designed to establish a ‘new model partnership between civil society and government.’ This blog explores the details of the Covenant and sets out Clinks' views on its implementation.

This response looks in detail at the final report of the Independent Prison Capacity Review, written by Dame Anne Owers. It sets out the challenges highlighted within the report and discusses what can be done to solve the prison capacity crisis.

The Families' Network was set up in 2023 to create a forum for voluntary organisations supporting families impacted by the criminal justice system. This blog tells the story of the Network so far and looks ahead to its future.

Jon Collins, Chief Executive of the Prisoners' Education Trust, has written this guest blog on how to make a success of the 'earned progression' model recommended in the Independent Sentencing Review.

In this blog we outline Clinks’ focus and the key areas of work the infrastructure support grant will enable us to deliver over the next four years.

In response to the Autumn Budget 2024, we break down how the announced measures impact voluntary criminal justice organisations and the people they support.

Our State of the Sector 2024 research is underway. Find out why your input is so important and how to get involved.